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Internship Listings

We've provided numerous links below to sources for finding an internship. Use these sources not only to apply to programs but to begin researching to find out what might be available to you. Perhaps you need to wait another year before applying - keeping track of this information will make you more successful in your attempts to locate, and participate in, a valuable internship. Many programs begin recruiting during the Fall Semester for the following Summer Program so it's never too early to begin your research and apply for different programs.

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SUBSCRIPTION SITES
Access this premium website which Career Services currently subscribes to and find up-to-date listings of internships in many geographic regions for part/full-time positions with public/private institutions for seasonal/summer/year-round terms that are paid/unpaid in many academic disciplines. Click on Premium Access, find our University then enter the following code: roadrunners. You'll create your own account and will be able to return to your own search categories each time.

All Across Texas is an exciting new program endorsed by the College of Engineering and Career Services that serves as a source of information to engineering and computer science students by providing a direct link to paid internships across Texas. Internships are offered throughout the year and are with companies such as HP, Raytheon, NASA and Texas Instruments. In addition to the internships, take part in their educational webcasts, participate in blogs with industry experts and expand your network.

National Programs

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - Federal and Corporate Internships. All applicants encouraged to apply. www.hnip.net
Student Conservation Association
Walt Disney World – www.wdwcollegeprogram.com -

MegaSites – are just that. Sites where you will find a multitude of opportunities posted.

Wetfeet Internship programs
InternWeb
InternJobs
www.internships.com
www.collegerecruiter.com
www.internshipprograms.com – search through hundreds of internships by industry or location
www.jobweb.com – job and internship search information
www.internships-usa.com
Campus Career Center
CareerPlanit
Rising Star Internships
Idealist
Vault - you can also login to your jobbank account and access thousands of pages prepared by Vault which will help you in the process of searching for your internship.
Science & Engineering Internships
Monstertrak (If prompted, password=roadrunner)
National Parks, Camps & Resorts
Hands On Network

Diversity Internships – many internship programs are available only to specific groups. Check out the following if you think you may qualify.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
NASCAR Diversity
UNCF-Corporate Opportunities
Inroads
Minority access – www.minorityaccess.org
AAAA Multicultural Advertising Intern Program
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity – www.seo-usa.org
 
Research Opportunities

National Science Foundation – http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/
Committee on Institutional Cooperation
University of Utah (Select SROP)
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
National Institutes of Health
Health Professions Organization
Research Internships in Science and Engineering

Government Sites – the government has many opportunities available to students. For many of these internships you must begin the process fairly early (at least six months prior to intended internship) due to the need to obtain a security clearance. But they are well worth it.

Federal Internship Directory - Searchable database with instructions on how to find and apply for federal opportunities.
StudentJobs.gov
Smithsonian Institute
Department of State – http://careers.state.gov/student/
USAJobs.gov
State of Texas Online (Select "Employment & Labor" then "Job Opportunities)
Comprehensive Directory of all State and local Governments – www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm

Corporate & Institutional – Are there specific companies that you are interested in? The best way to find out about internship opportunities is to go directly to their website and look for “College programs” or “Career” sections – they will generally have information on their internships as well.

Fortune 500
Direct Employer
www.forbes.com
Jobs in Paradise. Looking for that perfect summer job? Check out this website! Gain experience as you work on a cruise ship, in a ski resort or spa hotel. www.jobsinparadise.com

Non-Profits – most of these organizations are in need of assistance, regardless of your major. Have some idea of what you would like to accomplish working for them.

Non-Profit resource center – www.nprc.org
Opportunity NOCs – www.opportunitynocs.org
Idealist – www.idealist.org
Internships in Youth Development – www.nassembly.org/nassembly
Feminist Majority Foundation – www.feminist.org/911/jobs/911jobs.asp

International – there are quite a few opportunities to participate in an international internship as well. Again, it generally requires more planning time but you’ll find it well worth the effort.

A global education doesn’t have to come from a classroom; work and service experiences can be rewarding. Even though the majority of international study is accomplished through traditional study abroad, experiential programs are quickly increasing in popularity. http://www.jobweb.com

Center for International Education - http://www.cie.uci.edu/index.shtml
Transitions Abroad – www.transitionsabroad.com
Intern Abroad – www.internabroad.com

Summer Programs & Internships for High School and College Students

Ventures Scholars Program and Gateways. Black Excel Founder has meet with Jessica Arkin National Director Ventures Scholars Program and highly recommends this program and its resources Summer Gateways featured:(with links) http://www.venturescholar.org/hs/enrichment.html

Summer Opportunities for Minority Undergratuate Students - This is a powerful resource that Black Excel has pointed minority (and other students) to for a number of years. It goes 120+ pages and is filled with many excellent resources. It's a comprehensive listing. http://www.doorsofopportunity.org/

Math Gateways for High Scool Students - Summer Math Programs and Camps for High School Students. http://www.ams.org/employment/mathcamps.html

Summer Medical and Dental Programs & More - This is a major site with possibities at elite schools. Free full tuition, housing, and meals for six-week summer medical and dental school preparatory program that offers eligible students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation - http://www.smdep.org/